Field Service Engineer (Agricultural/ Horticultural Machinery)

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer for agricultural and horticultural machinery in Swindon. The ideal candidate will have experience in hydraulics and mechanical fault finding. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults and servicing machinery at customer sites. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5× and 2× rates

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities.
• Previous experience within the agricultural or plant industries is advantageous.
• Experience working with engines and batteries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service and carry out emergency repairs on agricultural machinery.
• Travel to customer sites to maintain and repair machinery.
• Communicate with clients to diagnose faults and find solutions.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Communication with clients

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Field Service Engineer (Agricultural/Horticultural Machinery)

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire (accepting applications from surrounding counties)

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 base, OTE £45,000-£50,000+

Hours: Monday‑Thursday 08:00‑16:30, Friday 08:00‑15:30 + up to 48 hours, anything over Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Client

Interaction Technical has partnered with a market‑leading dealer of agricultural engineering equipment. Due to business growth, we are looking to add an electromechanical field engineer to maintain, repair and service a range of agricultural machinery.

Package

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, option to buy an extra 5 days of holiday.
• All overtime after 39 hours paid at 1.5×, anything over 48 hours paid at 2×.
• Plenty of overtime available per week throughout the year (average 15‑20 hours).
• Ongoing commitment to training and progression.
• Pension scheme – 4 % employee minimum, 3 % employer.
• Company van, fuel card.
• All travel time during call‑outs, expenses paid from home to and from site.
• Fantastic earning potential with scope to progress.

Duties

• Accurately diagnose faults, service and carry out emergency repairs/breakdowns on agricultural machinery (tractors, combiners, bailers, etc.) and JCB telehandlers.
• Travel to customer sites to ensure all machinery is maintained and repaired to the highest quality.
• Carry out diagnostics to identify mechanical and electrical faults on agricultural and horticultural machinery.
• Work independently at customer sites and collaborate with colleagues to ensure documentation and the perfect solution are offered.
• Work on engines, batteries and hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Communicate with clients to diagnose faults and find solutions for them.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with hydraulics, alongside mechanical and electrical capabilities (essential).
• Previous experience within the agricultural or plant industries (advantageous).
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault‑finding, repair & service experience (advantageous).
• Experience working with engines and batteries (advantageous).
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) (advantageous).
• Full UK driver’s licence.

Contact

Interaction Recruitment – Julius. For more information or to discuss any other opportunities, please contact us via email at the provided address.